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Mexico City: The Colossus

The historic heart of the World Cup. Estadio Azteca will become the first stadium to host three World Cup openers (1970, 1986, 2026).

🏟️ Venue: Estadio Azteca

Location: Santa Úrsula (South CDMX)

Capacity: 87,523

Pro Tip: The altitude (7,200 ft) is real. Stay hydrated. Use the "Tren Ligero" (Light Rail) from Tasqueña station to get to the stadium cheaply and safely.

🏨 Where to Stay

Roma / Condesa: The trendiest neighborhoods. Tree-lined streets, art deco buildings, and incredible cafes. Safe and walkable.
Polanco: Upscale, luxury shopping, and high-end hotels. The "Beverly Hills" of Mexico.
Centro Histórico: Stay near the Zócalo for history, but it can be chaotic and crowded.

🌮 Where to Eat

Tacos al Pastor: El Huequito or El Tizoncito (who claim to have invented it). Essential eating.
Churros: El Moro. Open 24/7. Dip them in hot chocolate.
Fine Dining: Pujol (by Enrique Olvera) is consistently ranked among the best restaurants in the world. Book months ahead.

🎢 Things to Do

Teotihuacán: Ancient pyramids just outside the city. Climb the Pyramid of the Sun.
Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul): Visit the famous artist's home in Coyoacán.
Lucha Libre: Watch masked wrestling at Arena México. It's a wild, fun cultural experience.

💎 Hidden Gem

Xochimilco: Rent a colorful "trajinera" (boat) and float down the ancient Aztec canals while mariachis play music on passing boats. A floating fiesta.

🤓 5 Fun Facts

Mexico City is built on a lake and is sinking about 10 inches per year.
It has the most museums of any city in the world (over 150).
Chapultepec Park is twice the size of New York's Central Park.
The "Hand of God" goal by Maradona happened at Estadio Azteca in 1986.
It is the oldest capital city in the Americas (founded as Tenochtitlan in 1325).

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